Soon after scoring his 900th goal, Ronaldo had set his sight on completing 1000 goals at the top level. However, the Portuguese goal-scoring machine admitted he may not have enough fuel left in his tank to reach 1000 goals in his career.
Ronaldo, who will turn 40 on February 5, is the highest goal-scorer in football history with 908 goals to his name. The linchpin received the Quinas de Platina trophy, which is the highest award given by Portugal’s Football Federation (FPF) to players.
“I now face my life living in the moment. I can’t think long term anymore,” Ronaldo said.
“I can no longer think about what I said publicly that I wanted to reach 1,000 goals. But it seems that everything is easy now, just last month I reached 900. It’s about living in the moment, enjoying the moment, seeing the response that my legs will give me in the next few years. One thousand goals is great, but if it doesn’t come, I’m already the player in history with the most goals.”
Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr will end in June 2025. The veteran hasn’t yet confirmed whether he will be part of the Portuguese squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo recently played a record six Euro but could not deliver for the national team. CR7 is the highest goal-scorer in international football with 133 goals across 216 appearances for Portugal.
“When I joined to the national team at 18 years old, my dream was to get my first international cap,” the Portugal captain said. “Then I reached 25, then I reached 50 that is a milestone that all players see as something important. Then I said to myself ‘why not 100?’ Then you start to think why not 150? 200? For me it’s a great feeling.
“Even after winning so many trophies, there’s nothing better than playing for the national team. This goes by quickly. That’s why I’m disappointed with some players who don’t want to represent Portugal.”
Portugal will take on Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday.
